ACAPULCO GOLD (TRUE HEIRLOOM / GREEN APPLE PHENO)

Acapulco Gold is one of our absolute favorite plants to grow at Scott Family Farms—a majestic, old-school pure sativa heirloom that’s Reeferman’s top pick from the entire Mexican/South American lineup, and one of the oldest we’ve preserved. She’s a true landrace gem from the Guerrero Mountains near Acapulco, Mexico, embodying that legendary 1960s-70s vibe: vibrant golden-green buds, electric cerebral highs, and unmatched tropical resilience.

Strain Details Once a mature mother is established from clones, she flowers in 14–16 weeks—a classic long-haul sativa that rewards patience with exceptional quality. From seed, there’s a natural 30–35 day veg delay regardless of light cycle, reflecting her pure equatorial heritage. Flavors range from old-school grassy/hash and earthy notes in traditional phenos to a slightly faster “Green Apple” expression with juicy fruit gum-like sweetness—bright, fruity, and nostalgic. Plants are beautiful and adaptable, thriving across diverse environments (we’ve run her for decades in Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Colombia, and Jamaica). She clones easily with no excessive inbreeding signs, shows improved flower-to-leaf ratios and structure through years of selective breeding (we’ve weeded out lesser males/females, carrying forward only the most resinous females), and produces dense, resin-packed buds that stand out even in old photos from 25 years ago.

Strain History This is the genuine, unadulterated Acapulco Gold—a must-have for sativa lovers and tropical/subtropical growers chasing authentic heirloom fire. Note that the version sold by Barney’s Farm is only about 40% true Acapulco Gold crossed with 60% Nepalese Highland Hash Plant (our Apple Pie, also bred by Charles)—a far cry from the pure landrace we maintain. Back in Mexico in ’05, local workers loved smoking the seeded plants, but bosses composted rejects to push preferred genetics—highlighting how rare and special preserving this line truly is.

The high is uplifting, energetic, creative, and euphoric with that classic clear-headed sativa spark—no heavy body lock or anxiety. Perfect for daytime inspiration or evoking vintage counterculture bliss. If you’re after the real deal—tall, stretchy structure, golden hues, complex old-school terps, and pure Mexican sativa magic—this IBL version keeps the legacy alive and true. Grow her outdoors in warm climates for best results, hunt those green apple phenos, and enjoy a piece of cannabis history.

10 Regular Seeds Per Pack